3.14 Ct. Almandine Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you are searching for a centre stone that turns a promise into a memory, this 3.14 carat cushion shape purplish red almandine garnet from The Natural Gemstone Company answers that search with calm certainty, this is the kind of gem that finishes a search, whether you are planning an engagement ring that will be worn every day, or adding a rare and deeply colored stone to a seasoned collection, the transparent clarity and vivid color intensity of this garnet make it versatile and commanding, the weight and proportions of this gem deliver presence without overwhelming a setting, the 3.14 carat size reads beautifully on a hand as shown in our images, and because it is untreated, it carries the honest beauty of a gemstone from Ceylon Sri Lanka.

The mixed brilliant cut and the gentle cushion outline work together to amplify the natural character of this almandine garnet, the mixed brilliant arrangement gives the crown a constellation of smaller facets that scatter light into lively flashes, while the broader pavilion facets create deeper, velvety reflections, the interplay of these facet families harnesses the gem s refractive tendencies, and the result is a dynamic balance of scintillation and internal glow, the 9.68 by 7.28 by 5.34 millimeter proportions are carefully maintained to preserve depth and brightness, this depth allows the purplish red tones to show both rich saturation and lively internal play, the excellent polish elevates every facet junction so reflections remain clean and unbroken, this precise finishing is what lets a garnet show both fire and depth, and the mixed brilliant cut is particularly effective with almandine because it emphasizes the stone s natural dichotomy of vivid surface sparkle and deep interior color.

Clarity is a practical consideration for daily wear and for display in a collection, this garnet has been graded as very slightly included at eye level, and in practice this means the stone reads as transparent and lively to the unaided eye, the minor inclusions are part of the stone s natural fingerprint and they do not interrupt the visual flow produced by the mixed brilliant cutting scheme, because the cutter respected both the rough s crystal habit and the desired optical outcome, inclusions were placed and minimized with care, the outstanding polish further reduces any optical distraction by smoothing facet planes so light passes, reflects, and returns with maximum purity, the combination of vivid color intensity, careful cutting, and polish produces a gem that appears larger and more luminous than its measurements alone might suggest, in short, the cut enhances the garnet s inherent properties of light reflection, it turns raw chroma into lively sparkle and deep glow into wearable radiance.

When you consider this almandine for a ring, pendant, or a collector s drawer, you are choosing a stone that is ready for a life of admiration, the size and shape adapt well to bezel and prong settings, and the balanced pavilion depth born of those 9.68 by 7.28 by 5.34 millimeter proportions helps the gem sit confidently in a setting, almandine garnet is durable enough for daily wear with proper care, and the fact that this gem has no enhancement adds to its longevity and to the integrity of your purchase, at The Natural Gemstone Company we take pride in sourcing stones with clear provenance and respectful treatment of origin, this gem s Ceylon Sri Lanka origin contributes a geological biography that collectors value, and our team is ready to assist with setting ideas, secure shipping, and any gemological information you may wish to have, allow us to help you close the search, this exceptional cushion shape purplish red almandine garnet is a singular opportunity, it makes an elegant engagement statement, an instant heirloom, and a prized addition to any collection, when you are ready, we will guide you through the next steps with the same care that shaped this gem, because your quest ends here.